Nation to commemorate 9/11 anniversary with silent tributes
The nation marks the first anniversary with bells at 7:46 a.m. and moments of silence for the four hijacked airliners, the World Trade Center towers, Pentagon and Shanksville. This year fewer politicians and no familiar patriotic speeches are heard.
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Couple recounts chaotic escape after 9 11 attacks near Washington
Marlene and George Stavroulakis described a panic filled day as they fled the capital. Roads were blocked south toward the Pentagon and northwest routes closed. They sheltered in a cathedral and a museum before driving northeast toward Maryland. They learned to improvise and rely on themselves amid widespread disruption and fear.
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Drought Forces SIU Horses Sale and Feed Strain
SIU's equine program has sold about 10 of 50 horses to distant buyers to avoid drought-ridden owners and plans to replace them when conditions improve. Feed costs have risen due to scarce hay, with some suppliers importing from Mississippi and Missouri while transportation adds 25 to 50 percent.
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Campaign statements suspend day over 9/11 era issues
Plummer’s campaign cites respect for victims as the reason for not politicizing the decision. Bradshaw, a Green Party member, condemns attacks and supports peaceful futures while criticizing U S actions in Afghanistan and Iraq. Enyart, Belleville, is a retired Illinois National Guard major general who led a major overseas deployment. Plummer runs a family lumber business. Bradshaw works as an emergency room nurse. Linda Rush Southern Corre 618-351-5079.
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Schools grapple with new lunch rules and costs
Parents criticize a one size fits all federal lunch mandate at Pinckneyville and Murphysboro districts as students like seventh grader Daisy struggle to get enough calories. Superintendent O’Leary notes limited leeway while Grode calls for a phased, gentler rollout amid concerns meals are the day’s only nutrition for some pupils.
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